2023 Oliver's Taranga Small Batch Grenache, McLaren Vale

It is very easy to gloss over the glories of a wine because it is good value, suited to sharing with pizza, or perhaps because the grape doesn’t always receive the acknowledgements it is due. I think that might be happening here. For me, this is an absolute stunning wine, worthy of the highest praise. McLaren Vale Grenache deserves the highest of pedestals. Dark crimson hue here, the nose is immediately exciting; raspberries, strawberries, florals, spices and a hint of bergamot. Enticing perfumes that never end. This is seamless and supple, with the silkiest of tannins and superb length. Wonderful stuff, with six to eight years. This is a stunning Grenache and a serious bargain.

95 points Ken Gargett winepilot.com Jan 2024

Bright berry fruit burst, spices continuing to play through the palate, jumpy acid and amazing long chewy savoury tannins. Touch of forest floor alpine freshness. Medium bodied and delish!

Crack a bottle, crank the wood oven pizzas and rejoice – 185 years on, and Grenache has finally reached the height of McLaren Vale cool. With all the fragrances of a mushroom foraging tromp through the pine trees, this medium-bodied Grenache is full of spice, earth and forest berry aromas.